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In myasthenia gravis, acetylcholine

A

Receptors on motor end plate are reduced

B

Secretion from nerve terminals is reduced

C

Esterase activity is prohibited

D

Secretion from nerve terminals is enhanced

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In myasthenia gravis, acetylocholine receptors on motor end plate are reduced.
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